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Megadeth re-recruits James LoMenzo as permanent bassist

Megadeth re-recruits James LoMenzo as permanent bassist

by Elise Yablon | Jun 1, 2022 | News

  Megadeth has announced a permanent replacement bassist in the wake of David Ellefson’s departure.  In a post made to the band’s Facebook page, it was revealed that former member James LoMenzo would be rejoining the fold on a permanent basis.  “I am...
My Chemical Romance release new single “The Foundations Of Decay”

My Chemical Romance release new single “The Foundations Of Decay”

by Elise Yablon | May 13, 2022 | New Music, News, Video

  My Chemical Romance are back with their first new single in eight years! “The Foundations Of Decay” finds the melodic rockers mixing their original dark, dramatic sound with heavier guitars and a more progressive, grunge-y, industrial vibe. The guitars go from...
Surviving members of Children Of Bodom reveal real reason for band break-up

Surviving members of Children Of Bodom reveal real reason for band break-up

by Elise Yablon | May 11, 2022 | News

  Apparently we didn’t know everything about the 2019 break-up of Finnish metal band Children Of Bodom.  In a new interview with Finnish web publication Helsingin Sanomat, the band’s surviving members detailed what really led to their demise, saying that...
Shooting at California metal show kills one, wounds four

Shooting at California metal show kills one, wounds four

by Elise Yablon | Apr 27, 2022 | News

  Five people were shot at a venue in San Bernardino, CA on Saturday, April 23, killing one and wounding four.  The scene took place around 9:30 p.m. at the Marquis Lounge. According to NBC Los Angeles, when police arrived at the venue one person was already...
Members of Primus, Gogol Bordello & more collaborate on song about Ukraine President Zelensky’s “Iron Balls”

Members of Primus, Gogol Bordello & more collaborate on song about Ukraine President Zelensky’s “Iron Balls”

by Elise Yablon | Apr 21, 2022 | News, Video

  A new song has been released in support of Ukraine, more specifically praising the country’s president Volodymyr Zelensky.  Primus frontman Les Claypool has teamed up with Ukrainian-born Gogol Bordello frontman Eugene Hütz to pen “Zelensky: The Man With...
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Exclusive Album Stream: Donella Drive – ‘Axon’
Exclusive Album Stream: Donella Drive – ‘Axon’

San Antonio’s Donella Drive have teamed up with Metal Insider to premiere their brand new album Axon, arriving Friday (22nd). The record blends alternative metal, post-hardcore, and progressive rock, all tied together with a sharp metallic edge. Each track reflects...

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Explore 30 new albums just announced – 8/19/2025
Explore 30 new albums just announced – 8/19/2025

We’re nearing the final quarter of 2025, with 1,284 New & Noteworthy metal releases already on record this year. In the fast-moving world of new music, missing even a week means missing countless new songs and album announcements. To help you catch up, Metal...

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Album Review: Auri – ‘III: Candles and Beginnings’
Album Review: Auri – ‘III: Candles and Beginnings’

“We are the stuff of lovely oddities.” -Oh Lovely Oddities.  When it comes to music that finds beauty in the mundane and romanticizes life itself, no band does it better than folk/world multigenre band Auri. Their third album, III: Candles and Beginnings, is no...

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New & Noteworthy: Conditioned for Releases – 1/5/2024

New & Noteworthy: Conditioned for Releases – 1/5/2024

  Metal Insider's New & Noteworthy, the weekly column highlights the latest and most notable rock and metal releases hitting the shelves each week. As we kick off 2024, we see a wave of fresh albums from artists like At The Plates, Cancer Christ, Haywire,...

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New & Noteworthy: The end of 2023 Releases 12/29/2023

New & Noteworthy: The end of 2023 Releases 12/29/2023

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. For this final Music Friday of 2023, we can expect a cover’s album from Lord Of The Lost and the debut of Dominum, among other titles....

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New & Noteworthy: Remaining December Releases  – 12/22/2023

New & Noteworthy: Remaining December Releases – 12/22/2023

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Just in time for the holidays, we’ll be seeing new works from more independent and underground artists, along with AI generated works...

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